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Reuben's Deli

Built in 1976, this familiar joint's menu ranges from smoked meat sandwiches to ribs & cheesecake.
Downtown
4.6$ & $$
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Reuben's Deli Montreal Restaurant: Menu, Reviews & Reserve (2026)
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Reviews for Reuben's Deli

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on Google4.2 (1500+)
*as of 2026-05-15
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Review Summary

Reviews describe Reuben's Deli as a welcoming Montreal staple with generous portions and solid everyday flavor, where smoked meat sandwiches, poutine, and other classics are consistently praised for quality and heart; the atmosphere is cozy and nostalgic with a stylish yet comfortable vibe, and the service is repeatedly highlighted as friendly, attentive, and caring, including thoughtful gestures from staff. While most comments are very positive about taste and value, a few note that portions or prices vary and that some dishes did not meet all expectations, but the overall impression is that Reuben's Deli delivers memorable meals and a dependable experience for locals and visitors alike.
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Food was a good portion for the price paid but not very good, the service was absolutely amazing & the restaurant had this speakeasy vibe which was quite cool but the machines made an annoying noise & a man behind the bar was speaking loudly into a speaker to the kitchen but we could hear it

Sep 10, 2025
on Google

Very cool restaurant, felt almost like I was transported to a past decade. Love the vibe & decor. Extremely well maintained establishment. However the food itself felt mediocre. Portion size of the kaiser sandwich was very disappointing & the meats were just okay. There was a subtle lack of attention to detail like placing the pickle on a hot plate just made for a warm pickle which isn't very appetizing. Poutine was probably my favourite part of the meal. Also one awkward moment of the meal transpired where the server dropped a mayo pack on the floor but swiftly picked it up & tried to conceal her putting it back on the plate & served it to me right after. Extremely odd & somewhat disrespectful moment which I assume was a momentary lapse of judgement. Overall my expectations for the food itself was not lived up to, but it's a cool restaurant.

Aug 28, 2025
on Google
5.0

I'm from Ontario & this is my first time here. Best experience ever!!! Everyone was super nice & had a great time with this one server Claudia she was amazing, bless her soul!!!! Just overall great vibes & love the energy here

Aug 9, 2025
on Google

This is a cute little upscale Deli. The staff are friendly, the place gives oldstyle pub vibes on a classy level.

The prices are a bit on the high end, & you can expect to pay around 30 bucks on the lower end. I went for the lunch menu sandwich combo, & it came with a 6oz sandwich, fries, coleslaw, & a pint all for 30 dollars. The fries came crispy & stayed crispy, & 6oz is misleading, i could not finish the second half the portion was so substantial.

Beautiful selection of pastas & steaks aswell.

10/10 recommend. I will be back next time i fly in for business. Would be a great location for stakeholder engagement.

Shoutout to Wayne for bringing the good vibes & humor. Did i mention the frosted pint glasses?

Perfect lunch.

Jul 30, 2025
on Google